Sweet Potato Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

Sweet potato ground beef casserole in a white baking dish.

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Sweet Potato Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

Cheesy, sweet potato ground beef casserole is super easy to make. It's the ultimate, healthy-ish comfort food and something the whole family will love. This recipe is especially perfect for chilly fall and winter nights when you need a hot meal to warm your home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Resting Time10

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sweet Potato And Hamburger, Sweet Potato Ground Beef Casserole

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Stacey Adams

Equipment

9 x 13" casserole dish

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes *diced *see note below
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons rosemary *dried/crushed
1 lb. lean ground beef *93/7 *see note below
1 medium yellow onion *diced *white onion also works
1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth *about 2 cups *see note below
½ cup heavy cream *or half & half
1 & ⅓ cup instant rice *white or brown
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons parsley

Recipe notes:

Sweet potatoes: once diced, you'll have about 4 cups worth of sweet potato cubes. I generally use orange sweet potatoes, but you can use white (or even purple)!

Lean ground beef: if you use a higher fat content beef, drain excess fat before adding onion to the skillet.

Broth: chicken broth can be substituted. I love keeping broth base or bullion cubes in the house (especially during soup and casserole season).

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
2 medium sweet potatoes
Place potato chunks in a 9 x 13" casserole dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and rosemary. Place baking dish in the oven and roast sweet potato cubes for 30 minutes.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons rosemary
Meanwhile, place a large skillet on medium-high heat and add ground beef. Break apart with a spoon and stir until completely browned. (*If you use a higher fat content beef, drain excess fat before adding diced onion in step 4).
1 lb. lean ground beef
Add diced onion to the browned hamburger meat and sauté for 3-5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
1 medium yellow onion
Remove casserole dish from the oven after 30 minutes have passed. Add broth, heavy cream, instant rice and sautéed beef/onion mixture. Stir well and use your spoon to pat mixture evenly into the dish. Cover with foil and return to the oven for 15 minutes.
1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 & ⅓ cup instant rice
After 15 minutes, remove foil and top the casserole with shredded cheese. Return to the oven (uncovered) for about 10 more minutes.
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Allow casserole to rest and cool for 10-15 minutes. Add parsley flakes, plate and enjoy!
2 teaspoons parsley

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